Occupational Therapist Graduate

Protocol Education; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking Occupational Therapy students and graduates to join a specialist SEND school in Gateshead from May 2026. You will work to support pupils with autism, ADHD and additional learning needs, applying sensory strategies and fostering independence.

The role involves delivering individual and small-group sessions, helping pupils engage in learning and build confidence. A welcoming team and ongoing safeguarding checks accompany this temporary position.

Qualifications

• Must be an Occupational Therapy student or graduate.
• Based in Gateshead or willing to commute to a SEND school in Gateshead.

Responsibilities

• Help pupils regulate emotions through sensory strategies.
• Support fine motor development and independence.
• Facilitate engagement in learning for pupils.
• Provide individual and small-group support.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Job description

Could This Be the Perfect Role for Your Occupational Therapy Skills?

You've spent years learning about child development, sensory needs, participation, and independence.

Now imagine putting those skills into practice every single day while helping children achieve things they never thought possible.

A welcoming SEND school in Gateshead is looking for Occupational Therapy students and graduates to join their team from May 2026.

What Does the Role Involve?

No two days are ever the same.

One day you could be helping a pupil regulate their emotions through sensory strategies. The next, you might be supporting fine motor development, building independence, or helping a child successfully engage in learning for the first time.

You could be:

• Supporting children with autism, ADHD, and additional learning needs
• Working alongside experienced teaching and SEND professionals
• Delivering individual and small-group support
• Helping pupils build confidence and independence
• Promoting positive learning experiences across the school

Why This Role Is Perfect for Occupational Therapy Students

Everything you've learned matters here.

Your understanding of:

• Sensory processing
• Motor development
• Emotional regulation
• Individualised support
• Child-centred practice

can make a huge difference to pupils who need additional support to succeed.

What's In It For You?

• Fantastic experience within a specialist SEND environment
• The opportunity to develop your practical skills every day
• A chance to make a real impact on children's lives
• Valuable experience for future Occupational Therapy careers
• A supportive school team that will help you grow and succeed

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.